Trade Ideas Brokerage+ supported brokers (how to check the current list)¶
Brokerage+ only works with brokers Trade Ideas explicitly supports. That list changes over time, and it can differ by region and account type.
So instead of hard-coding a list that goes stale, this page shows you the fastest way to verify the current supported broker list inside Trade Ideas, plus the connection checks that prevent 90% of setup pain.
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Step 1 — Find the supported broker list inside Brokerage+¶
Open the Brokerage+ window, then look for the broker selector / connection area.
What you’re looking for: - a broker dropdown (or list) - an “add account / connect” flow
If the broker is not in the list, don’t force it. Brokerage+ won’t connect reliably to unsupported brokers.
Step 2 — Confirm whether your broker requires extra API permissions¶
Common gotchas (varies by broker): - API permissions must be enabled in the broker portal - trading permissions must be enabled for the products you plan to trade - desktop app must be running (or you must be logged in) before the connection is “ready”
If you see connection errors, treat it like troubleshooting an integration: - fix permissions first - reconnect - then test with paper trading
Step 3 — Paper trading first (non‑negotiable)¶
Before live trading: - connect to paper/sim - verify order routing behaves how you expect - review fills and slippage
Automation is leverage. If your setup is wrong, it amplifies mistakes.
Frequently asked questions¶
Does Brokerage+ work with Interactive Brokers (IBKR)?¶
Many traders use IBKR, but the only answer that matters is: is it currently listed as supported inside Brokerage+ for your account/region?
Why can’t you publish the full broker list here?¶
Because it changes. A stale list is worse than no list — it creates false confidence and burns time.
Next¶
- Full automation walkthrough: Brokerage+ tutorial (safe workflow)
- IBKR-focused setup: IBKR + Brokerage+ setup checklist
